Following in the footsteps of Elden Ring, Elden Ring: Nightreign has tons of cryptic items used to unlock different aspects of the experience, including brand-new playable characters. Early on, you’ll receive the Old Pocketwatch, and here is what you can do with it in Elden Ring Nightreign.
Where to find the Old Pocketwatch in Elden Ring Nightreign
The Old Pocketwatch is a guaranteed drop from Gladius, Beast of Night, who you will fight during the Tricephalos Expedition, the first major boss encounter in Elden Ring: Nightreign.
There is a minor chance of receiving the Old Pocketwatch after you die during the Tricephalos Expedition as well, but you must have reached Gladius, Beast of Night, at least once. I don’t think this is an ideal way to get this item, and you’re better off beating Gladius instead
The Old Pocketwatch is a relic that can be equipped by one of your Nightfarers and grants the following bonuses if equipped:
| Relic | Bonuses |
|---|---|
| Old Pocketwatch | FP Restoration upon Successive Attacks Dexterity +3 |
However, it has a more important use than just offering a few bonuses.
What to do with the Old Pocketwatch in Elden Ring Nightreign?
Once you have acquired the Old Pocketwatch, you can either choose to keep it for the minor bonuses or give it to the Priestess at the Roundtable Hold.
This will initiate a cutscene where the Priestess will remove her hood, and you’ll unlock the Duchess, one of the eight playable Nightfarers in Elden Ring: Nightreign.
You still get to keep the relic even after giving it to her, and use it in the green relic slot if you want. Assuming you haven’t already unlocked everyone else, that just leaves the Revenant, who you can unlock early on as well.
So, my recommendation is to give the Old Pocketwatch to the Priestess as soon as you acquire it. There is no point keeping it around and having one of the best characters in the game remain locked.
